Farrukh Habib, a key person within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has opted to leave the party in an unexpected turn of events. He is now a member of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).
He is now a member of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). Farrukh Habib’s decision has aroused debate and created questions in the political arena.
Farrukh Habib declared his separation from the PTI at a news conference held at the IPP headquarters in Lahore.
His stay at PTI had been truly extraordinary. He was not only a founding member of the PTI’s student wing, the Insaf Student Federation (ISF), but he also served as Imran Khan’s minister of state for communication.
It was not an easy decision to leave PTI.
Farrukh Habib explained that it was the result of extensive discussions with friends and spiritual leaders.
Several number of key topics and occurrences are correspond to his leave.
The events of May 9 and the accompanying consequences were a major source of dispute.
Farrukh Habib scolded Imran Khan for what he saw as an attempt to turn people against their own troops. He said the PTI chairman seems to have chosen a confrontational route, preferring the “bullet” over the “ballot.”
Farrukh Habib also emphasized his personal sacrifices.
He gone off for five months and had had little contact with his family, even in recent weeks.
The events of May 9 and the aftermath of the no-confidence motion had caused him to reconsider the significance of his political participation.
Following the passing of the motion, Imran Khan did not allow his party members to function quietly.
He claimed that instead of adhering to the country’s rules and principles, Imran’s approach had moved toward violence, which severely concerned him.
Despite Habib’s ambitions, he believed the party was heading in a different direction.
He also expressed concern over Imran Khan’s repeated use of individuals as human shields to avoid arrest.
Farrukh Habib turned to the cipher issue, recalling a joint statement issued by the National Security Committee (NSC) during the PTI government.
The statement said clearly that there was no conspiracy, but rather an intervention.
He slammed Imran for exploiting the matter for political gain while disregarding national interests.
Despite being aware of the party chairman’s involvement in the Toshakhana affair, Farrukh Habib said PTI leaders were compelled to support him.
He questioned Imran’s moral stance, specifically his acceptance of Toshakhana’s watches.
Initially, Imran was supposed to publicly admit to buying watches from the official gift registry, he argued.
Finally, Farrukh Habib’s exit from the PTI marks a fundamental shift in Pakistan’s political scene.
His conclusion is based on a number of considerations and incidents that have impacted his political career.
This transfer raises serious concerns about the direction of the PTI and its leadership under Imran Khan’s leadership.
